“There was all this music we’ve made. I decided I didn’t want to wait for the next album,” says Kenny Chesney in a press release announcing the release of a deluxe version of Here and Now, his current album release. I wanted these four songs to be part of what Here And Now is –……… Continue Reading
Miranda Lambert Reveals How Fireside “Freakouts” Inspired ‘The Marfa Tapes’
In a recent interview with Apple Music Country’s Kelleigh Bannen, Miranda Lambert discussed a wild “freakout” that occurred as she was writing the haunting early favorite “Ghost,” from her just-released and eagerly-anticipated Marfa Tapes project with her frequent collaborators Jon Randall and Jack Ingram. Embedded from embed.apple.media. “We didn’t have the hook at all. We……… Continue Reading
LISTEN: Cassadee Pope Welcomes Karen Fairchild and Lindsay Ell for “What The Stars See”
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Cassadee Pope welcomes two more powerhouse vocalists for her new single “What The Stars See,” as she teams with Lindsay Ell and Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild for this polished track filled with the angst-fueled musings that follow a breakup. In the new track, she wonders what her ex-lover is doing at……… Continue Reading
Gary Allan Set to Release New Album ‘Ruthless’ in June
Gary Allan, known for his No. 1 hits such as “Man To Man” and “Tough Little Boys,” will return with his first full-length album since 2013’s Set You Free, when he releases Ruthless on June 25. Allan co-produced the new project alongside Mark Wright, Tony Brown, Greg Droman, and Jay Joyce. “This is a montage……… Continue Reading
Premiere: Harper Grae Shares Her Story of Loss and Healing in “Still Your Mother”
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Harper Grae shares her story of loss, grief, and healing in her new song “Still Your Mother,” which chronicles her emotional journey after having a miscarriage nearly 10 years ago. Grae wrote the song alongside Tori Tullier and Zarni DeVette. In the lyrics, she wonders about the childhood milestones her child would……… Continue Reading
5 Songs That Address Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and especially as the world continues to weather a global pandemic, some music artists have been open about their experiences struggling with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Some artists address these topics not only in interviews or on social media, but through music. Here, CMT highlights a……… Continue Reading
Dierks Bentley and Fancy Hagood Discuss Supporting Mental Health Via The Music Health Alliance
Embedded from www.youtube.com. “There are so many people in this business that are struggling right now, so there’s a need to figure out how to keep everyone afloat. The [Music Health Alliance] is an important organization here in Nashville that looks after the health of our industry…everyone’s coming together to support this community,” noted celebrated……… Continue Reading
Dolly Parton to Honor Women in Latin Music at Special Latin Recording Academy Event
It has been announced via Taste of Country that on May 9, Dolly Parton will join iconic Latin musical artists including Gloria Estefan, Shaila Durcal, Alejandra Guzmán, Vikki Carr, and more for Univision-aired “Latin GRAMMY Celebra Ellas y su Música” at 8 p.m. ET. The two-hour event hosted by Becky G, Luis Fonsi, and Thalía……… Continue Reading
Garth Brooks Is Ready For Country Fans to “Show Up in Good Fashion and Treat Each Other Well” at Concerts
Garth Brooks’ July 17 concert at Salt Lake City, Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium is an enormous event that should likely be circled on calendars nationwide. It’s there where country music as a live, touring entity truly begins the process of healing itself following the COVID-19 quarantine. In an interview before tickets going on sale for the……… Continue Reading
Lee Brice Reveals How He Keeps Family Time Special While on the Road
Lee Brice will be heading back out on the road soon, and after over a year of no concerts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he’s sure to have a heavy touring schedule planned for later this year. Even so, he says he and his wife Sara plan for special travel time with their three kids….…… Continue Reading
